House for sale in Douglas, Lanark, ML11 (ref: 9be6197e-e...)

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Key features

Set within 8 acres of land
Six Bedrooms
Victorian Country House
Large double garage with electric door
Formal gardens, woodland, paddock and three stables with electricity
Large gravel driveway which is accessed by an electric gate

Virtual Tour

Situated in an idyllic rural location within the beautiful South Lanarkshire countryside, Braidlea is a stunning Victorian country house set within 8 acres of land close to the charming village of Douglas. The village is well placed for easy access to the M74 providing excellent commuting links to both of Scotland’s major cities in under an hour whilst offering potential buyers a true taste of rural living. Braidlea is steeped in history with connections to the Castle, home of the Douglas family from medieval times through to the nineteenth century.

The home is entered from the front, through an entrance vestibule into a welcoming hallway which gives access to the ground floors principal accommodation. To the right is a cosy drawing room with a log burning stove providing an attractive focal point to the room. To the left is a large dining room which leads through to the real hub of the home at the rear, the fabulous open plan dining kitchen with sunroom which offers views over the garden and gives access to the patio at the side. The kitchen is well-appointed with a large central island and a good range of base and wall mounted storage with range cooker. This room also benefits from a walk-in pantry. The open plan living area is naturally bright with an open fireplace and built-in bookcase. The ground floor is completed by a cloaks W.C and laundry room and the end of the hallway widens to create a quirky bar area. On the first floor there are five large bedrooms, two with built-in showers and mezzanine study areas, two bedrooms share a Jack and Jill bathroom. One of these bedrooms is being utilised as a large study by the current owner. The master bedroom is generous in size and benefits from a large en-suite bathroom with roll top bath and separate shower. The first floor is completed by an additional study which could be used as a sixth bedroom and a family bathroom. All of the bedrooms have beautiful views over the gardens to the rolling hillside in the distance.

Externally the 8 acres on offer with the property comprises of extensive formal gardens, woodland, paddock and three stables with an electric supply laid in. Surrounding the stables are ample parking for horse trailers or other equestrian vehicles. The home is surrounded by miles of safe hacking and easy access to the cross-country jumps within the Castle grounds. To the rear of the house is a large double garage with electric door and additional utility/storeroom which is plumbed for laundry facilities. To the front is a large gravel driveway which is accessed by an electric gate.

This stunning family home is set within the most idyllic country setting and has to be viewed to be fully appreciated.

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